Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
The best episode of "The Good Wife" season 4 is "I Fought The Law", rated 8.3/10 from 770 user votes. It was directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Robert King, Michelle King. "I Fought The Law" aired on 9/30/2012 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "And The Law Won".
A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King
As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big paydat; Alicia unexpectedly helps Peter's campaign.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Ted Humphrey
Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli tries to avoid a possible scandal for Peter's campaign.
Director: Brooke Kennedy
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King
An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Keith Eisner
When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money or legal business; Nick causes more trouble for Kalinda.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Leonard Dick
When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.
Director: Josh Charles
Writer: Robert King, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King
During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks Alicia for help; Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.
Director: James Whitmore Jr.
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King, Craig Turk
Will thinks a judge is biased against his client; Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable guy; Zach tries to help Peter's campaign; Kalinda is suspicious of Nick.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Meredith Averill
A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) visits fro Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.
Director: Brooke Kennedy
Writer: Matthew Montoya
While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is trying a different man for the same crime; the Justice Department puts heat on Eli; Nick takes action that forces Kalinda's hand.
Director: Griffin Dunne
Writer: Ted Humphrey
Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble
Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Jacqueline Hoyt
Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk; Diane and Will confront their creditors; Eli and Jordan don't agree on a possible attack on Maddie's campaign.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Keith Eisner
Office politics heat up when Will and Diane ask Cary and Alicia to face them in a mock trial; Eli tries to maintain his position on Peter's campaign.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King
When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court for defamation in order to force him to answer her questions under oath. Meanwhile, Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate and Alicia’s relationship with her co-workers evolves.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Leonard Dick
The Justice Department refuses to say who will testify against Eli; Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court in an attempt to get answers; Jordan helps Peter with debate prep; Alicia's relationships evolve.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Meredith Averill
Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Julia Wolfe
When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.
Director: Robert King
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King
Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Jacqueline Hoyt
A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.
Director: Brooke Kennedy
Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble
As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Craig Turk
When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.
Director: Robert King
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King